Plus, outdoor seating is provided for Deli Carlo and Sweet Vintage customers.
The majority of traders are continuing to offer delivery and/or collection services. Please get in touch with them directly to enquire.
Please note, not all non-essential traders will be returning on 12th April and indoor seating is unfortunately not yet permitted.
Non-essential retail is back! Darwen shops are now able to open their doors and welcome customers both new and old. Now is an important time to support your local independent businesses – businesses that make Darwen unique and a great place to shop. We caught up with our fantastic #shopdarwen participants to see what their…
Darwen Market, Blackburn Market and Let’s Make are hosting lots of fantastic free virtual events for children in Blackburn with Darwen over the Easter holidays; from witchcraft and wizardry lessons with Professor Potter, to caricature drawing and everything in between! It’s going to be brilliant. We know how tricky it’s been to keep children entertained…
Do you love to cook? Are you a novice cook, but want to learn? Do you love the idea of shopping locally for food, but find it hard to fit in? Do you want to buy from your local market but struggle with recipe ideas? If the answer to any of these is yes, then…
We’re all keen to save money and create less waste when it comes to everyday meals, especially right now. Shopping savvily is even more important while we’re going out as little as possible, and although it can be a little tricky to only shop once a week, it can help you to be more shrewd…
Darwen Market and Blackburn Market are supporting families with children eligible for free school meals via vouchers, which can be used to buy quality food from the markets. The Darwen Market traders involved are pleased to be part of the initiative, and it’s even received praise from Marcus Rashford. Blackburn with Darwen Council are behind…
When 2020 began, no-one would have dreamt that we would have spent the majority of our year at home for our own safety, and the serious ramifications this would bring both for people’s livelihoods and wellbeing. It has been tough for many people and it will be a long road to recovery in all senses…
Our range of food stalls rivals the very best farmers markets with fresh, locally sourced produce and regional specialities. You won’t find any excess plastic packaging here and our fruit hasn’t come from the deep freeze! Everything is freshly picked each week giving you longer lasting, better tasting food. And, with meat that travels on average less than 2 miles from farm to stall, we give a whole new meaning to shopping local.
But, the food is just the start. Our market has got you covered for all the essentials from key cutting to gift shopping, arts and crafts or picture restoration. Plus you can forget buying in bulk and save on waste by finding exactly what you need, when you need it.
It’s easy to walk past and miss the variety of goods available so if in doubt please ask a trader. They are here to help, our service is as friendly as you’d expect from a loyal community market.
Yes, all doors are in use.
Yes, the toilets will be open on a one in, on out basis. They will be checked and cleaned throughout the day.
If a question is relating to a specific stall, please contact them directly using the contact details above or below on each trader’s page. If you cannot find contact details, please send us a message on Facebook.
If you have a general enquiry, please email info@darwenmarket.com.
Yes, face coverings inside the building are mandatory, unless you are exempt.
Yes, our Market Attendants are dedicated to making shopping at Darwen Market as safe as possible. Extra cleaning, particularly at touch points such as door handles, is being carried out.
Yes, most traders are continuing to offer collection and/or delivery services. Use the contact details on the trader pages below to get in touch, or send us a message on Facebook, and we will pass on contact details for you.
Darwen Market is at the heart of Darwen Town Centre and has
FREE rooftop and covered carparks. Satellite Navigation users
should use postcode BB3 1BH. For more directions, transport and
useful information click here.
